JOB OPPORTUNITY: GENERAL MANAGER Position Overview The Kimberley Nordic Club (KNC) is seeking a General Manager with the vision, motivation and collaborative spirit to assist in overseeing and further developing our thriving Nordic community. The General Manager will work with KNC staff and our community of volunteers to ensure operations at KNC are efficient and aligned with the club’s mission, vision and values. We seek a candidate with strong leadership skills and one who will...
Canada has millions of acres of stunning mountain ski terrain with abundant snowfall. This makes Canada a hotspot for tourists looking for exceptional skiing vacations. If you’re searching for the perfect ski vacation, you’ll find it at any of Canada’s gorgeous ski resorts and if you’re at your ski resort and the weather isn’t ideal for skiing, you can always join Casumo Canada and play some online casino games until the weather improves. We’ve reviewed...
Elections at FIS Congresses are normally not the scene of political intrigues, particularly when there is only one candidate for President. Yet, in a surprise twist, a bloc of powerful ski nations walked out on FIS President Johan Eliasch’s uncontested election and voted out Dexter Paine, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard representative, as well as a FIS Vice President and Councilor. Prior to the vote for President on May 26th in Milan, Italy, Croatia’s representative...
Since the opening of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1956 there have been 448 members inducted, only two of whom are female cross-country skiers. The Hall of Fame website states that, “the honored members voted into the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame represent the highest level of national achievement in America, featuring prominent athletes and snow sport builders whose accomplishments showcase American skiing and snowboarding.” The first woman cross-country...
In difficult times (and in general) it is very important to take care of yourself – of your mental state and, of course, of your body. Learn how to do it with the help of stretching. Why do you need stretching? The positive effects that stretching has on the body can be listed almost endlessly. Immediately after the session, the state of health and mood improves, one feels lightness and self-confidence. With regular training, the...
In the spring of 2020, the Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF) launched a new professional racing team, led by Andy Newell, who spent nearly two decades on the U.S. Ski Team as a staple and leader of the American men’s program. Launching early in the pandemic, the BSF Pro Team had few opportunities to show their strength in the first race season, but they came on strong in 2021-22. During U.S. Nationals in Soldier Hollow in...
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Head Coach, the purpose of this position is to use athletics as a tool to educate college students. By using inter-collegiate competition and all activities related to such competition, this position serves as a teacher and mentor to help build student character, prepare students for a constructive and effective life, and teach valuable life lessons including work ethic; discipline; resilience; persistence; teamwork and selflessness; goalsetting, and goal achievement;...
U.S. Ski & Snowboard recently announced its U.S. Ski Team nominations for the 2022-23 season. Of the 22 athletes named to the team this season, six were not on the previous year’s roster, either newly named or renamed: Michael Earnhart, Walker Hall, Zak Ketterson, Will Koch, Finn O’Connell, and Sammy Smith. To help fans get to know these new(er) faces, FasterSkier is doing a series of interviews, providing insights into the factors that have contributed...
The Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks (NSCF) is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Head Coach to lead its junior racing and training program, Fairbanks Cross Country (FXC). – Up to $57,000 DOE – 5 weeks paid vacation – $5,000 Health stipend – Moving expenses covered The position will remain open until filled. Ideally, the candidate who is selected would arrive in Fairbanks by late summer. Interested parties should send letters of interest and resumés to fxcmasters@nscfairbanks.org. A selection committee...
Endurance refers to your body’s capacity to do a workout for a prolonged amount of time, or your minds ability to endure long periods without Fair Go casino bonuses. It consists of two parts: circulatory endurance and muscle endurance. The act of exercising to increase one’s body endurance is termed as endurance training. In sports, the demand for endurance is sometimes framed as a requirement for cardiovascular and basic muscular endurance, however the topic of endurance is...
Position Title: Club Development Manager Reports to: The Director of Athlete Development Location: Remote work possible, ideally based within driving distance to one or more biathlon locations as well as easy access to an airport. Driving distance to Lake Placid for in-person meetings a plus. Position Description: Works closely with Athlete Development Director to inform, educate and support club leaders and Regional Coordinators in the growth of their biathlon activities. Manages all...
U.S. Ski & Snowboard recently announced its U.S. Ski Team nominations for the 2022-23 season. Of the 22 athletes named to the team this season, six were not on the previous year’s roster, either newly named or renamed: Michael Earnhart, Walker Hall, Zak Ketterson, Will Koch, Finn O’Connell, and Sammy Smith. To help fans get to know these new(er) faces, FasterSkier is doing a series of interviews, providing insights into the factors that have contributed to development,...
In case you missed it, here’s part 1 and part 2 of this series, in which industry representatives and expert ski technicians discuss ski performance theory and what impact a single-wax policy may have on competitive skiing. What goes on inside the wax cabins and trucks at high-level competitions from the SuperTour to the World Cup seems, in equal parts, expertise, artistry, and alchemy. And, for those looking to understand to which conditions their pair...
Click here to read part 1 and part 2 of this series, which takes a look at international news surrounding the Russian athlete ban through the spring. For how these bans have impacted a broader cross-section of the sporting world and analysis of the complex questions surrounding whether Russian athletes should be able to compete, check out this recent Sports Illustrated article by Michael Rosenberg. Historically, athlete bans meant to pressure a government have not...
U.S. Ski & Snowboard recently announced its U.S. Ski Team nominations for the 2022-23 season. Of the 22 athletes named to the team this season, six were not on the previous year’s roster, either newly named or renamed: Michael Earnhart, Walker Hall, Zak Ketterson, Will Koch, Finn O’Connell, and Sammy Smith. To help fans get to know these new(er) faces, FasterSkier is doing a series of interviews, providing insights into the factors that have contributed...
After eight years at the helm of the Stratton Mountain School (SMS) T2 team, head coach Pat O’Brien is in the process of taking a few steps back, passing the reins to Perry Thomas, who has spent the last five years as the assistant coach at the University of Vermont. Perhaps highlighting this transition and the sharing of responsibilities the two are in the process of navigating, FasterSkier connected with Thomas in mid-May while he...
Click here to read part 1 of this series, which takes a look at international news surrounding the Russian athlete ban through the spring. For how these bans have impacted a broader cross-section of the sporting world and analysis of the complex questions surrounding whether Russian athletes should be able to compete, check out this recent Sports Illustrated article by Michael Rosenberg. Concerns over both fair play and propaganda have been tied to the...
Is it your first time going on a ski trip with your loved ones? So, before scratching this itch make sure to know all about the skiing sport. Are you going on a family skiing trip soon? Then, you are spot on time. A ski trip is a thrilling adventure. However, the tables can turn pretty quickly if you miss out on minor yet fundamental details before heading to ski resorts. Therefore, if you are...
The following article was initially published on FasterSkier on April 2, 2003. It was written by Pete Vordenberg, who at the time was the assistant coach of the U.S. Ski Team, under head coach Trond Nystad. Nystad’s boss was Luke Bodensteiner. The development coach was Chris Grover. Athletes on the men’s national team included Justin Wadsworth, Carl Swenson, Torin Koos, Kris Freeman, and Andrew Johnson, plus a grand total of one (1) woman, Wendy Wagner....
With Russian athletes banned from all FIS competitions, and no end in sight for the war in Ukraine, there is a growing belief that Russian skiers are unlikely to rejoin the World Cup next season. Some commentators have gone further, proclaiming that we have seen the last of Bolshunov, Neprayeva, and the rest of the Russian team on the international stage. The pessimism is rooted in the history of similar bans—which tend to be long...